Join Our Team as a Embedded Software Engineer at Critical Software, 1099 Contract!

At Critical Software, we believe our people are the heart of our success. Our diverse and talented team pushes the boundaries of what’s possible, making us a trusted partner to world leaders in industries like Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Energy, Lifescience, Medtech, and Rail.

Why Critical Software?

Working with us is more than just a career choice; it’s joining a community with a strong sense of purpose, values, and togetherness. Our engineering excellence drives us to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service.

About the Role:

We are on the lookout for an experienced Embedded Software Development Engineer to expand our presence in the North American market.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
  • Minimum of 12 years with a master’s degree
  • Proven track-record of working with space hardware and/or flight software systems, starting from conceptual designs and tradeoffs through detailed design, development, manufacture, integration, test, deployment, and operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

  • Insatiable curiosity and a demonstrated ability to learn and work independently
  • Proficiency in C/C++
  • Expertise in one or more of the following:
    • Embedded software development (ARM 7 preferred)
    • BSP development
    • Device driver development and software/hardware interfaces (Ethernet/CAN/Space Wire RMAP/1553/RS-422 preferred)
    • Real-time operating systems programming, debugging, and testing
    • GNC algorithms design, analysis, testing, and implementation
    • Functional validation of embedded software on hardware
    • Network topology and configuration
    • Simulators: numerical, emulator, and hardware in the loop
    • Software requirements and configuration management
  • Travel Required: Periodic travel (less than 20%) to Customers U.S. facilities or partner companies; occasional international travel to collaborate with European counterparts
  • Eligibility: US Citizenship required, 1099 Contract

What can you expect from us?

  • A challenging environment where you can thrive, both personally and professionally
  • A real possibility of impacting the lives of millions of people while working in the most critical industries
  • The opportunity to make the difference while participating in social initiatives
  • Work-life balance: flexible work policies designed to fit your life around your career at Critical
  • Fringe Benefits and Well-being especially planned to support you and those who are important to you
  • Modern and cosy offices that will make you feel just like home.

Critical Software is proud to be a Benefit Corporation. A Benefit Corporation differs from a standard corporation (C-Corporation): It is a for-profit business entity, legally defined in the US and other jurisdictions, whose legally defined goals include the positive impact on society, workers, the community and the environment, in addition to profit.

We are an equal opportunity workplace and committed to allow candidates with disabilities or neurodevelopmental conditions to prove their competencies to their full potential. We are willing to move the barriers that may prevent you from demonstrating that you are the right candidate for this role, so please let us know if you need some adjustment in your recruitment process.

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